Christos (given name)

Christos (Χρήστος) is a Greek given name, meaning "anointed one" or "Christ". It is a direct transliteration of the Greek word Χριστός (Christós), which is itself a translation of the Hebrew word מָשִׁיחַ (Māšîaḥ), meaning "anointed one". The name is of significant religious importance, as it is the title given to Jesus in Christianity.

The name's popularity varies across different Greek-speaking regions and throughout history. While it retains cultural significance, its usage as a given name may be less prevalent in some modern contexts than others. The name's religious connotation often influences its use and perception within families and communities.

Variations of the name exist, including but not limited to different spellings reflecting regional dialects. Further research is needed to comprehensively cover all variations and their geographical distributions.

See also: [[Jesus]], [[Anointed one]], [[Greek names]]